Archaeological Museum of Kastelorizo

Since 1984, the Archaeological Museum is housed in "Konaki" which is part of the medieval Castle of St. Nicholas. It is located in the district of "Kavos" and it is a two storey building.

The ground floor is divided into three areas: the west part includes sculptures of the Early Christian period, the middle part houses stone anchors and amphorae which were collected from the sea and the third part houses the statue of a diver with his diving uniform and accessories.

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Palaiokastro of Kastelorizo

This is the ancient citadel which was used up until the period of the Italian occupation. In this area there was a settlement with houses and five churches of the Middle Byzantine period. Two of the churches, Agia Lesa and Panormitis, were destroyed during World War II. The houses were all devastated and abandoned as well.

  1. Panagia. This church has a pebbled courtyard that dates back to 1858 while the icons of the iconostasis date back to 1852.
  2. Saint Stefanos, built in 1850.
  3. Saint Nicholas.
  4. Saint Lesa.
  5. Panormitis.
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Agios Georgios of the Mountain

High on the hill above the village of Kastellorizo, you will see the monastery of Saint George of the Mountain. You need to climb 315 stairs to reach it but the breathtaking view will compensate your efforts.

The fort-like monastery is surrounded by a square courtyard and includes a church, cells and auxiliary rooms. The church was built on the site of an early Christian basilica. In the western part there is an underground crypt dedicated to Saint Charalambos. According to the inscription in the church, we learn that it was renovated in 1759 by Blessed Anthimos from Cephalonia.

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Castle of the Knights of St. John

The fortress of the Crusaders Knights of the Order of St. John (14th century) is built on Castello Rosso, the red rock. A narrow iron staircase leads to the bastion offering a unique view of the harbor. Next to the entrance there is the church of St. Nicholas (15th century) with a stone bell tower. In the interior you will see rare frescoes from the 17th century BC.

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Sandrapeia Urban School

The building of Sandrapeia Urban School was financed by Luke Sandrapes, merchant from Egypt. It was built in 1903 and up until the Second World War, it used to be a boys’ school with over 300 students. After the war, it was reopened as a school of mutual teaching.

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Blue Cave

This cave is located on the south side of Kastelorizo and you can visit it only by boat. It is also known as Cave of Parastas or Fokiali (because of the seals that live there). It is considered one of the largest and most beautiful sea caves in Greece and is known internationally for its rich stalactite decoration. It was created during the Pleistocene period due to the karstic erosion of the limestones.

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Islet of Ro

From Kastelorizo you can go to the islet of Ro, which is located just three nautical miles north of the island. This small island is known all over the world due to the Lady of Ro, who was the only resident for years. The Lady of Ro, whose real name was Despoina Achladioti, contributed greatly to the National Resistance as for 40 years she raised the Greek flag every morning and brought it down with the sunset. She died in 1982 at the age of 92 and a monument was built on the islet to honor her. On the island there are two beautiful beaches, Stroggyli and Agios Stephanos.

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